SODIUM STEAROYL-2-LACTYLATE
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 44th JECFA (1995), published in
FNP 52 Add 3 (1995). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 55th JECFA (2000). An ADI of 0-20 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th
JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS Sodium stearoyl lactylate, sodium stearoyl lactate; INS No. 481(i)
DEFINITION A mixture of sodium salts of stearoyl lactylic acids and minor proportions of other salts of related acids, formed by the esterification of commercial stearic acid with lactic acid and neutralized to the sodium salts; may contain unneutralized palmitoyl and stearoyl lactylic acid, free fatty acids (principally palmitic and stearic), free lactic acid and salts of fatty acid esters of lactic acid and polymerized lactic acid. Chemical names Sodium di-2-stearoyl lactate, sodium di-(2-stearoyloxy)propionate (major component)
C.A.S. number 25383-99-7
Chemical formula C21H39O4Na; C19H35O4Na (major components)
DESCRIPTION White or slightly yellowish powder or brittle solid with a characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USESEmulsifier, stabilizer
